Sunday, April 19, 2009

Freddie Aguilar born Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar, Feb 5 1953 in Isabela, Philippines, is a famous Folk musician from the Philippines. He is well known internationally, and within the Philippines and Asia-Pacific region, claiming fame as one of the best musician-songwriters of the Philippines. Freddie studied Electrical Engineering at De Guzman Institute of Technology but did not finish the course. In 1973, he married Josephine Quiepo. One of their children, Maegan & Jericho Aguilar, also a musician. One of his hits, "Anak" (Filipino word for "child"), became a worldwide hit and was released in 56 countries and in more than 26 different foreign languages. It has sold over 30 million copies. The song was also a finalist for the inaugural 1977 Metropop Song Festival held in Manila.

Freddie Aguilar left family and school unfinished at the age of 18. His father, who had wanted him to be a lawyer, was disappointed. Freddie traveled to far-away places carrying with him only his guitar. With no one to guide and discipline him, he got into gambling. Realizing and regretting his mistakes five years later, Freddie composed "Anak", a remorseful song expressing apology to his parents. He went back home and asked for forgiveness from his parents who welcomed him with open arms. After his father read the lyrics of "Anak", the two became closer to each other. The homecoming proved timely as his father died soon afterwards.

Anak or Child(translated from Tagalog)thanks to www.allthelyrics.com

When you were born into this worldYour mom and dad saw a dream fulfilledDream come trueThe answer to their prayers

You were to them a special childGave 'em joy every time you smiledEach time you criedThey're at your side to care

Child, you don't knowYou'll never know how far they'd goTo give you all their love can giveTo see you through and God it's trueThey'd die for you, if they must, to see you here

How many seasons came and wentSo many years have now been spentFor time ran fastAnd now at last you're strong

Now what has gotten over youYou seem to hate your parents tooDo speak out your mindWhy do you find them wrong

Child you don't knowYou'll never know how far they'd goTo give you all their love can giveTo see you through and God it's trueThey'd die for you, if they must, to see you near

And now your path has gone astrayChild you ain't sure what to do or sayYou're so aloneNo friends are on your side

And child you now break down in tearsLet them drive away your fearsWhere must you goTheir arms stay open wide

Child you don't knowYou'll never know how far they'd goTo give you all their love can giveTo see you throughAnd God it's trueThey'd die for you, if they must, to see you here

Child you don't knowYou'll never know how far they'd goTo give you all their love can giveTo see you through and God it's trueThey'd die for you, if they must, to see you here

http://www.allthelyrics.com/song/771922/

He is best known for the hit "Bayan Ko", which became the anthem for the opposition to the Marcos regime during the 1986 People Power Revolution. Freddie still lives in the Philippines, and continues to perform. He currently has moved to his own place dubbed "Ka Freddies". Freddie still has a strong following in the Philippines and among many Filipinos living overseas.

On January 18, 2008, Freddie Aguilar received the Asia Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival. [wikipedia]

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